Substitute Custodian

Oakley Union Elementary School District; Oakley (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Oakley Union Elementary School District is seeking substitute custodians to maintain clean, safe facilities across district sites in Oakley, California. The role is on-call with hourly pay and requires a high school diploma, plus a valid driver’s license; a strength test may be required during the process.

You will perform cleaning, furniture and supply delivery, event setup, basic repairs, and communication with students and staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in school or institutional setting preferred.
• Able to pass a strength test as part of the substitute process.

Responsibilities

• Arranges furnishings and equipment for meetings, classroom activities and events.
• Cleans school facilities to maintain a sanitary, safe and attractive environment.
• Delivers items (supplies, mail, furniture) to the appropriate parties.
• Informs students, staff and supervisor about activities and safety.
• Secures facilities and grounds to minimize risk and ensure safety.

Skills

Cleaning skills

Safety compliance

Physical stamina

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Substitute Custodian

Oakley Union Elementary School District DISTRICT WIDE - Oakley, California Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5962439

Application Deadline: Oct 31, 2026 11:59 PM (Pacific Standard Time)

Posted: Oct 16, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

We are hiring for substitute on‑call custodians.

Application Requirements

The applicant must submit the following items:

• Completed Online Classified Substitute Application
• Current Resume
• 2 Current Letters of Recommendation

As part of the substitute process, selected applicants will be required to take and pass a strength test.

Job Purpose

The job of "Custodian " is done for the purpose/s of maintaining an attractive, sanitary and safe facility; providing adequate arrangements and some supervision for meetings, classroom activities and events; and minimizing property damage, loss and liability exposure.

Essential Job Functions

• Arranges furnishings and equipment for the purpose of providing adequate preparations for meetings, classroom activities and events.
• Cleans school facilities (i.e. classrooms, offices, multipurpose rooms, grounds, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a sanitary, safe and attractive environment.
• Delivers variety of items (e.g. supplies, mail, packages, furniture, etc.) for the purpose of distributing the materials to the appropriate parties.
• Informs students, other site personnel and supervisor for the purpose of providing information regarding activities, safety and/or proper maintenance of facilities.
• Secures facilities and grounds for the purpose of minimizing property damage, loss and liability and ensuring safety at work site.

Other Job Functions

• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
• Repairs furniture and equipment for the purpose of ensuring that items are available and in safe working condition.
• Requests equipment and supplies for the purpose of maintaining inventory and ensuring availability of items as needed to properly maintain facilities.

Job Requirements - Qualifications

• Experience Required: Prior job related experience in school or institutional setting.
• Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities Required:
  • Skills to use cleaning agents; supplies and equipment; perform basic math to calculate accurate dilution of cleaning agents.
  • Knowledge of methods and use of cleaning materials, equipment, and supplies, safe work practices.
  • Abilities to stand for prolonged periods, follow oral and written instructions, adhere to safe work practices, work independently with minimal supervision, perform a variety of tasks, adjust to flexible assignments often with short notice, and communicate with students, staff, other custodians, and the public. Significant physical abilities include lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling, stooping, reaching/handling, near/far visual acuity/depth perception.
• Education Required: High School diploma or equivalent.
• Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing Required: Valid Driver’s License and evidence of insurability, Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance.

SUMMARY OF PHYSICAL DEMANDS RATINGS

JOB TITLE: Custodian
The following analysis entails an evaluation of the "Physical Demands" factors of the job as it exists. This method provides a basis for permitting modification to fit the capabilities and needs of workers with disabilities.
RATING SYMBOL KEY:
NP = Not Present - Does not exist
O = Occasionally - Up to 1/3 of the time
F = Frequently - From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time
C = Constantly - 2/3 or more of the time
1. STRENGTH: 5. TALKING:
A. Standing 65% Ordinary O
Walking 30% Other O
Sitting 5% HEARING:
Conversations O
B. Lifting C 50 lbs. Other Sounds O
Carrying C 50 lbs.
Pushing F 50 lbs. 6. SEEING
Pulling F 50 lbs Acuity, Near F
Acuity, Far F
2. CLIMBING O Depth Perception F
BALANCING O Accommodation O
Color Vision NP
3. STOOPING F Field of Vision O
KNEELING O
CROUCHING O
CRAWLING NP
4. REACHING C
HANDLING C
FINGERING O
FEELING NP
7. PHYSICAL DEMANDS RATING SUMMARY: Heavy Work: 2 (3) (4) 5 (6)
(DOL Physical Demand Categories 1 to 6 are very significant to the customary performance of the job if contained in parenthesis)
8. PHYSICAL DEMAND COMMENTS: Examples of lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling are furniture, waste baskets, dumpsters, ladders, floor polishers, vacuums; stooping is trash, sweeping, vacuuming; reaching/handling are vacuum, supplies, broom; visual acuity/depth perception is seeing where to clean, vandalism.

Position Type: Substitute

Salary: $20.69 to $20.69 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Maryanne Bonnett , HR Clerk
• HUMAN RESOURCES
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]